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Free Common Core RL.11-12.2 worksheets
The Fall of the House of Usher - Edgar Allan Poe
This document is a guided reading when working with Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." It contains questions with graphic organizers as well.
Included are:
- guided worksheets to accompany in-class reading with McDougal Littell American Literature Book
- Think-Pair-Write summary activity
- Extended writing graphic organizer
The worksheets focus on Poe's aim to create "unity of effect" and how he creates an element of gloom/terror in the plot, characters and setting of the story.
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11th
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The Hate U Give Reading Comprehension Questions Ch. 1-6
Check your students' understanding of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas with these FREE reading comprehension question worksheets. These worksheets are great for keeping students accountable. A clean black-and-white design makes for quick and easy copying. With an answer key included, these worksheets are NO PREP!NOTE: This is a preview of my full product The Hate U Give Reading Comprehension Worksheets. This freebie only includes questions and answers for chapters 1-6. It is non-editable. For edi
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9th - 12th
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FREE | The Lottery by Shirley Jackson | Lit Guide | Literary Devices | Analysis
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what it will do for your classroom:Encourage analysis of Shirley Jackson’s famous short story The LotteryExplore the setting, symbols, irony and foreshadow Insert students into the narrative and ask them to make and defend their decisionsDiscuss concepts of conformity, groupthink, tradition and violenceCreate guidelines that help one decide when to question or reject long standing traditionWhat's in the download?A 10 page PDF with:Links t
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Horror Genre Short Stories | Bundle of 15 Lit Guides | SAVE 40%
The Great Gatsby, Chapter 5 - Reading and Discussion Questions with Detailed Key
This reading and discussion guide with comprehension and analysis questions for The Great Gatsby Chapter 5 is great as an independent reading check, as a discussion or note-taking guide, a study reference, or an assessment for your high school ELA students. Printable PDF or TPT Digital Easel Activity 5 pages 31 numbered questions (with questions within the questions, the total is 40). The questions require comprehensionanalysissynthesisapplicationMany of the questions require students to refer
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9th - 12th
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The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost | Poetry Analysis | Theme | Individuality
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Analyze Robert Frost's famous poem, The Road Not Taken Engage with 5 high-level, short answer questionsIdentify figurative language, structure, enjambment, flow and moodExplore Frost's message and themeDiscuss the importance of individuality and it's importance today compared to Frost's day and ageWhat's in the download?A 13 page PDF with:Links to Google Formats [PDF p1]Answer Key with CCSS [Google Slides | PDF pp2
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8th - 12th
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Pride and Prejudice Anticipation Guide Freebie / Google Ready and Fillable PDF
Pride and Prejudice is a perennial best seller, but engaging students in Jane Austen’s work can be challenging. That’s where an anticipation guide becomes essential. Using an anticipation guide can help students activate prior knowledge and schema before they even begin to read the novel. This can be a stand-alone activity, but I prefer to use it as the groundwork for a classroom discussion. I often end this activity by asking students to record predictions about the novel’s themes. Updated to
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10th - 12th
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Christmas Tree Plot Diagram Graphic Organizer Template
Merry Christmas! Use this for your favorite Christmas story and copy on red or green paper to add a festive touch for your students. This 8.5"x11" sized graphic organizer plot arc or pyramid squeezes in space for: title, exposition, characters, setting, conflict, rising action events, climax, falling action events, resolution, and theme. I hope you enjoy this plot template gussied up for the season.Other suggested resources:Reindeer Race Christmas Holiday Board GameCustomer Tips:Be the first to
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4th - 8th
Lord of the Flies Chapter 1 Questions and Answer Key
Looking for a great tool for discussion or guided questions?
Included in this FREE download are character, plot, setting, and theme questions relating to the events of Chapter 1 in William Golding's classic novel, Lord of the Flies. An answer key has also been added for your perusal.
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Lord of the Flie
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6th - 12th
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"The Devil and Tom Walker" study guide questions
This study guide contains 22 questions for “The Devil and Tom Walker” by Washington Irving that can be used as a review activity or as the students read independently. The questions hit different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy, allowing the students to reflect upon what they read as well as let the teacher know whether or not the students comprehend the reading. Includes answers.Questions can also be used as a question bank for making exams or quizzes. Includes the answer key.The study guide is i
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9th - 12th
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A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings Critical Thinking Questions
Use this Critical Thinking Question guide to analyze Gabriel Garcia-Marquez's short story "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings." These questions are EDITABLE and useful for discussions, essays, homework/classwork, and even quizzes and test. They allow students to extend their thinking about a complex, classic story!Want to teach more Gabriel Garcia Marquez? Check out my...Critical Thinking Questions for "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Hand
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Gabriel Garcia Marquez Short Story Bundle!
EVIDENCE OF A THEME Textual Analysis Worksheet Critical Analysis Worksheet
This easy-to-follow Textual Analysis Worksheet will help students find examples and textual evidence of a theme throughout a text. Students can use this theme analysis worksheet to focus on a theme and develop their understanding of how the author used it throughout the text.They need to add events, characters, choices or areas in the text where this theme can be found, and then go through and find specific quotes to back up their ideas.Completing this sheet is an excellent way to prepare for w
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN Novel Study Essays Posters Secondary English
Interpreting "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost, Freebie
Students like reading Robert Frost’s poetry because it is written in such a simple, effortless way. This helps them to ferret out the deeper meanings in his poetry.
This lesson contains teacher instructions, a short review of Frost’s craft, a copy of the poem, a worksheet over the poem, and the KEY.
This poem fits with another lesson I have on TpT titled, “Interpreting the Poetry of Robert Frost.” In this lesson, students are put in groups and each group interprets one of the following poems:
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8th - 11th
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Poetry Analysis Mother To Son Langston Hughes
This is a one day lesson to reinforce making inferences, identifying theme, and citing evidence. Students will read the poem, Mother To Son, and then complete a graphic organizer identifying literary elements. Great for National Poetry Month in April.
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6th - 12th
Literary Criticism Freebie | Generic Critique for Any Fiction
Enjoy this complimentary sample of my Generic Lessons and Worksheets for Any Fictional Text. This is a quick critique that works with any work of fiction. Full Version of Generic Lessons for ANY Fictional TextELA Teacher's Toolkit for ANY Work of Fiction.Engaging, flexible, and requires no-prep (except copying) for middle school-secondary students! This standards-based lesson resource is designed to work with any fictional text to teach the learning targets and concepts your students are studyin
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Fiction and Nonfiction Analysis and Assessment Bundle
"Mirror" by Sylvia Plath
The worksheet acts as an introductory activity to both poetry and language/word choice standards. Included is a link to the instructional presentation with guidelines for generating DOK questions and peer grading.
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11th - 12th
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Poetry Analysis Graphic Organizer: TPCASTT Worksheet for 11th and 12th Grade
In this twist on TPCASTT, students will do a "TPCCAST" instead. A lovely brochure-fold worksheet/organizer walks them through familiar elements like title, form, paraphrase, speaker, setting, diction, images, figurative language, rhythm and meter, sound devices, tone, shifts, and finally, the ultimate theme/meaning of the poem.Students LOVE this activity, especially upper-level high schoolers and AP Lit students. I love it as a teacher because it really does help them become better at literary a
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11th - 12th
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And Then There Were None - Character List, Notes, and Predications Worksheet
Students use this graphic organizer as a during reading strategy to track characters and predictions of who the murderer is as the novel progresses.
This can be used for whole class readings, literature circles, or independent study, including a summer reading assignment.
After reading, students analyze the theme of "crime and punishment" by agreeing or disagreeing with the order in which the murders took place. The characters were invited to the island because they were never held accountabl
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7th - 12th
Ecocriticism Lesson | Poetry Writing Activity | High School
Explore the concept of ecocriticism in this ELA lesson for 11th and 12th grade! Students will learn & practice literary criticism while exploring SEL skills like mindfulness as they participate in a nature walk (virtual or actual) and use their observations to write a poem.Access the full lesson plan, slideshow, student documents, and teacher answer key here!★ Meet the Teacher: Christina Torres Cawdery ★Christina Torres Cawdery is a middle-grade English educator at Punahou School in Honolulu
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11th - 12th
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Devil and Daniel Webster Questions - Faustian deal - CCSS Differentiated
A Faustian bargain or "deal with the devil" story engages most students. This differentiated resource for Stephen Vincent Benet's "The Devil and Daniel Webster" includes: CCSS-aligned Comprehension Questions (6 questions) - To assess students' understanding of the story's sequence and events. Each answer is worth 1-2 points for a total of 10 points possible. Aligned to CCSS. Comprehension Questions (7 questions) - To ask different, less analytical questions. Each question is worth 1-2 points for
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11th - 12th
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FREE Get to Know You Poetry Writing Clint Smith Mentor Text
This reading and writing activity is perfect for back to school or during any poetry or memoir unit! This resource is also an easy way to incorporate modern and diverse poets into your classroom. Students will read and discuss a Clint Smith poem before using the poem as a model for their own poetry.WHAT’S INCLUDED:Discussion questions and answer keyPoetry writing instruction sheetTeacher tips pagePrintable PDF and Google Slides versions Notes: Due to copyright laws, a copy of the poem is NOT inc
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9th - 12th
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Pride and Predjudice worksheet, group discussion, novel study freebie
Group Discussion Worksheet for Pride and PrejudiceEnhance your classroom discussions and critical thinking skills with this comprehensive group discussion worksheet tailored for the timeless literary masterpiece, "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Designed for educators seeking to deepen students' engagement with the text, this resource offers a structured framework for collaborative exploration and analysis.Key Features:1. Comprehensive Analysis: Dive deep into the themes, characters, plot
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8th - 12th
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Ophelia Movie Comparison and Discussion
After reading Shakespeare’s Hamlet give your student’s an opportunity to engage with the plot and themes through a different lens. Watch the movie Ophelia (2018) starring Daisy Ridley with your students. It is available on YouTube for free with ads. Give students the note sheet to take notes as they watch. Then use the questions below to discuss the movie either during or after the showing. The questions are sectioned by YouTube timestamps below.
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9th - 12th
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Pillars of Transcendentalism - Group Activity
Five Pillars of TranscendentalismSelf Reliance, Non-conformity, Free Thought, Confidence, Importance of Nature Activity:Students will work in groups to create visual representations of the pillars of transcendentalism.Objective: SWBAT identify and define each of the pillars of transcendentalism.SWBAT to identify the pillars of transcendentalism within a piece of literature. Standards:RL 5: Determine meaning and develop logical interpretations by making predictions, inferring, drawing conclusion
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7th - 12th
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Macbeth Anticipation Guide: Predicting the Future
Start Macbeth with an engaging anticipation guide! This set of prompts gets students thinking about their own beliefs about superstitions, predicting the future, luck, and curses before they encounter these issues in the play. The prompts help students identify how they ascribe responsibility for what happens to them and observe if they have any conflicting beliefs. It's a fun way to spark discussion before they meet the witches in the play!This product is included in the discounted BritLitWit M
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Macbeth Unit Bundle
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